silverdale
Bustling shopping center with hidden pockets of natural beauty woven throughout
47.6445° N, 122.6949° W
At the northern intersection of State Route 303 and State Route 3, we find the town of Silverdale bustling with shops, restaurants, offices, malls, movie theaters, and coffee shops.
The north end of town - where Poulsbo, Silverdale, and East Bremerton are all entwined together in amaze of tri-plexity - is home to St. Michael Medical Center, the largest hospital in Kitsap County, the one and only Kitsap Mall - recently expanding into ‘The Trails’ which now includes an outdoor shopping experience across the street, and the Kitsap Pavilion - which hosts the Kitsap County Fair, Rodeos, Destruction Derby’s, and a host of other large annual community events.
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Silverdale Farmers Market
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In the heart of Silverdale, surrounded by retail space, this sweet little market is a lovely little oasis located in the Silverdale Antique Mall Parking lot on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm.
Silverdale Summer concert series
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Wednesdays in August | Silverdale Waterfront Park | 6:30p
Silverdale Waterfront
Rain or shine, Kitsap’s waterfront parks are always beautiful and welcoming to visitors and locals alike. This is especially true of the Silverdale Waterfront Park with its pier, beach, walking path, gazebo, picnic areas, and playground. Next time you’re exploring Central Kitsap, stop by…then grab a bite to eat at one of the many walkable options nearby.
seabeck
Seabeck & Scenic Beach State Park - a Kitsap backwoods adventure!
If you have a few hours to spare for a super rural Kitsap adventure, then jump in the car and cruise down lazy forest-lined roads to Seabeck. Grab provisions at Seabeck Pizza or pop into the General Store and head to Scenic Beach (or Guillemot Cove!) for a quintessential Kitsap experience!
Seabeck Pizza is one of those legendary spots that locals adore and visitors fall in love with. Their flagship location is little more than a shack on the shores of the Hood Canal…but it’s a shack that cranks out some of the best darn pizza this side of Italy. Make Seabeck Pizza a part of your next Kitsap road trip adventure!
Kitsap sailing
3550 NW Byron St
Silverdale, WA 98383
If you see white sails on Dyes Inlet, there's a good chance it's the members of Silverdale's Kitsap Sailing & Rowing Foundation. The Central Kitsap High School Sailing Team is one of several programs that the Foundation offers, as well as Summer Sailing Camps for Kids and Teens, High School Sailing Team, Community Sailing Nights, and Adult Sailing Lessons.
There are so many amazing places to sail and ports to call on when you're exploring Kitsap's water trails. You can explore our 300+ miles of shoreline year-round and still not see it all!
Guillemot Cove
Trailhead:
19484 NW Stavis Bay Rd
Seabeck, WA 98380
Those who know agree that Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve is one of the most enchanting adventures on the Peninsula.
Guests experience evergreen forests, boardwalked wetlands, and a picturesque cove on the Hood Canal. The whimsical and legendary Stumphouse awaits down a short trail once you reach the wetlands, a giant tree stump adorned with a miniature shingled roof. The kids will want to crawl inside, and you’ll want to snap pics!
Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve is 184 acres of hiking, galavanting, swimming, picnicking, wildlife watching, beach combing, and exploring located just a short drive off the Newberry Hill exit in Silverdale.
Clear Creek Trail
North Trailhead Parking (Skate Park):
11601 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
South Trailhead Parking (old Mill Park):
2901 NW Bucklin Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
Clear Creek Trail is almost 8 miles from the Silverdale waterfront on Dyes Inlet north to Trigger Avenue. It follows Clear Creek as it meanders through wetlands and remnant forests, right through the middle of the most highly developed urban areas in Silverdale.
Members and supporters envision a future with Clear Creek as a healthy stream ecosystem with clean water, a healthy salmon run, native plants, and animal habitat, providing quiet enjoyment and evoking sensitivity and respect for the stream, a part of our natural heritage.
Silver City Brewery
Restaurant:
2799 NW Myhre Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
Taproom:
206 Katy Penman
Bremerton, WA 98312
Silver City has been churning out quality PNW craft beer since before it was cool (25+ years!), and their Flagship Restaurant and Alehouse is one of Silverdale's busiest and most beloved eateries. The Bremerton-based taproom is open daily from 12-8pm to get the latest brew straight from the source.
Kitsap Humane Society
9167 Dickey Rd NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
The staff and volunteers at the Kitsap Humane Society go to great lengths to give each animal individualized care and attention. One unique way dogs get a break from living at the shelter is with a program they call ‘Barks & Rec’ which allows community members to take a dog out on a local adventure. This program is widely available, even to visiting families, newly stationed military personnel, and individuals who aren’t able to make an adoption commitment.
Oak Table Cafe
3290 NW Mount Vintage Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
The owners of Oak Table Cafe are “passionate about positively affecting the world”, and their dedication to using the freshest and highest quality ingredients shows in the presentation and the taste of each glorious menu creation. Fresh-squeezed juices, breads, cakes, syrups, and toppings are all made from scratch recipes - and the Apple Pancake! Holy moly, it’s the most impressive “pancake” you’ll ever meet. You’ll need some friends to help you devour it unless you want to consume it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Open 7a-3p Daily
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Port Orchard
SOUTH KITSAP
Port Orchard is a quiet cluster of waterfront and inland neighborhoods with a keen sense of community.
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Poulsbo
NORTH KITSAP
Poulsbo is a charming city on Liberty Bay with a picturesque downtown core featuring a ‘Little Norway’ vibe.
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Bainbridge Island
NORTH KITSAP
The Island of Bainbridge, has become an increasingly affluent bedroom community of Seattle given its walkability from downtown Seattle.
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Kingston
NORTH KITSAP
Though Kingston is quiet and quaint, it plays an important role in anchoring the North Kitsap end. Several ferries service auto and walk-on passengers seeking passage to Edmonds.
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BREMERTON
CENTRAL KITSAP
Kitsap’s largest city and most popular with commuters due to the multiple ferry options to downtown Seattle.
